How to travel from Jönköping to Arvika, Sweden

The distance between Jönköping and Arvika is around 312km (194 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 55m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Jönköping to Arvika by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ArvikaJönköping if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Falköping Centralstation then Hallsberg and then to Arvika station.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    SEK 385($36)
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Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Karlstad Centralstation and then to Arvika station.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    SEK 605($57)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Arvika.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Distance312km (194 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jönköping and Arvika

There are several options for getting from Jönköping to Arvika by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around SEK 385 ($36) and will take around 3h 55m.

The distance between Jönköping and Arvika is around 312km (194 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 237km (147 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Jönköping and Arvika by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jönköping to Arvika is to take the train which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx SEK 385 ($36).

The cheapest way to travel between Jönköping and Arvika, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around SEK 385 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Jönköping and Arvika. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Jönköping to Arvika. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Falköping Centralstation and Hallsberg. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.

Vasttrafik, SJ, Swedish Railways, FlixTrain and Norwegian Railways run train services between Jönköping and Arvika. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 3h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Jönköping and Arvika. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Jönköping to Arvika. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Karlstad Centralstation and Karlstad Busstationen. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

Vy Buss, BT Buss and Värmlandstrafik run regular bus services between Jönköping and Arvika. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Jönköping to Arvika. We recommend that you take the train to Falköping Centralstation then Hallsberg and then to Arvika station. instead which will take 3h 55m.

The closest major airport to Arvika is Orebro-Bofors Airport (ORB) (ORB) which is approximately 148km (92 miles) from Arvika. Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT) (GOT) and Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) (ARN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Jönköping and Arvika. The distance is around 312km (194 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jönköping to Arvika is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around SEK 385 ($36).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Jönköping and Arvika

Transport options from Jönköping to Arvika
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 55m
SEK 385($36)
5 times a day404km (251 miles)
Bus
4h 40m
SEK 605($57)
once daily347km (216 miles)
Drive
4hrs
SEK 630($59)
on demand312km (194 miles)

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Airports near Arvika

The following major airports near Arvika offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Sweden and internationally.

ORB
Orebro-Bofors Airport (ORB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
148km (92 miles) from Arvika
GOT
Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT)
International Airport
Distance
234km (146 miles) from Arvika
ARN
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
International Airport
Distance
296km (184 miles) from Arvika